Testing of Transformer, Polarity test of Transformer, Phasing out test of Transformer

Testing of Electrical Transformer (A) Polarity Test (B) Phasing Out Test (A) Transformer Polarity Test The H.V. and L.V. terminals of a single phase and three phase transformer should always be marked as shown in Figure (IS 2026-1962). For a 3 phase transformer, viewed from H.V. side the arrangement of both sets of terminals shall … Read more

Types of Electrical Transformers

Types of Transformers Q. Give the types of transformers. Types of Transformers (A) According to the secondary voltage. Step-up Step down. (B) According to the supply system Single phase. 3-phase transformer (C) According to the purpose Power transformer Distribution transformer Instrument transformer Auto transformer (D) According to the construction Core type Shell type Distributed core … Read more

Electric Power flow (Generation Transmission Distribution)

Electric Power flow Give stages where transformers are used in electric system. (I) Generation of Electric Power The electricity is generated in the generating station by a generator (alternator). The generator generates electrical power at a definite voltage. The generating voltage is 6.6KV or 11KV. (II) Transmission of Electric Power     Q. Why Transmission … Read more

What is Electrical Transformer, Construction of a Three Phase Electrical Transformer

Electrical Transformer Q. Give the construction of a three phase transformer. Explain the same. Q. Write a note on Transformer. A transformer is a static device, which transfers power from one circuit to another circuit with the desired change is voltage and current without any change in the frequency. It consists of two or more … Read more

Why is Neutral Connected to Earth in a Transformer?

Why Transformer Neutral Connected to Earth Distribution systems are earthed to create a reference point for the system voltage, to facilitate the detection and discriminative isolation of faults involving contact to earth, and to limit over-voltages under transient conditions. A neutral earthing system is a system in which the neutral is connected to earth, either … Read more

Electrical Faults and Electrical Faults Causes

Electrical Faults and Electrical Faults Causes Failures which are mechanical in nature are very slow and show some visible signs of their approach. But electrical failures are sudden and without any pre-warning, excepting to an experienced person. After the electrical installation is commissioned, it normally works alright. Failures however rises later on due to the following causes … Read more

Oil Circuit Breaker Construction Working principle Advantages and Disadvantages

Oil Circuit Breakers : Q. State the required properties of oil in CB. Q. What is Oil Circuit Breaker. Search Results Web resuQ. What is Oil Circuit Breaker Properties of oil in C.B. : It should have high dielectric strength. It should have good thermal conductivity. It should have high breakdown strength. It should have low … Read more

Vacuum Circuit Breaker Construction Working Advantages & Applications (VCB)

Vacuum Circuit Breakers (VCB) : Q. Explain, construction, working principle of vacuum circuit breaker with neat diagram. Q. Explain the principle and working of vacuum circuit breaker. Q. Explain working of vacuum circuit breaker with neat diagram. Q. Draw neat diagram of vacuum circuit breaker and explain its operation and state its applications. Since vacuum … Read more